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Hidden Behind the K-Pop Contract Blame Game: Who Is Protecting Minor Idols?

The K-pop industry continues to push the envelope of youth. A2O Light, a group currently generating massive buzz with their "Neon" syndrome, features a member named I-ching who is only 13
South Korea’s Judiciary Nears Landmark Verdict in 1960s 'East Berlin Spy' Retrial for Composer Isang Yun

SEOUL — Fifty-eight years after a flawed conviction shocked the global arts community, a South Korean appellate court is set to rule on the high-profile retrial of the late world-renowned compos

Inha University Caught in Campus Culture Clash Over Proposed Rhee Syng-man Statue Revival

INCHEON — Plans by a small faction of students to resurrect a controversial monument honoring South Korea’s first president have sparked sharp political pushback at Inha University, puttin

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A Watershed Moment for Private-Led Space Era: Nuri Prepared to Launch 15 Satellites Including DaejeonSat: South Korea's space launch vehicle, Nuri, is set for its fifth space flight on the 7th from the Naro Space Center, carrying a reco ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.10.06

Free Giveaway Lure Leads to High-Priced Red Ginseng Sales: "Mobile Ddeotdabang" Scams on the Rise: Around 11:50 a.m. on the 2nd, at an intersection in front of an apartment complex in Beomseo-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan. When a reporter ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.06

Nurse Found Guilty After Infant's Finger Part Accidentally Severed While Cutting Bandage: A nurse who accidentally severed a portion of an infant's pinky finger with medical scissors while organizing an IV line has been ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.10.06

Severance Cardiology Department Achieves Remarkable Feat with Four Papers Published in NEJM: The cardiology faculty at Severance Cardiovascular Hospital has published four research papers in The New England Journal of Medic ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.10.06

Medical Professors Urge "Minimize Forced Investigations" in Active Clinical Settings: Amid ongoing controversy following a police search and seizure operation at a pediatric emergency medical center, medical professo ...; Desk 2026.10.06

Korean Current Account Gap Expected to Expand Significantly Next Year — "Semiconductor Boom Must Be Reflected": Amid expectations of a massive current account surplus this year driven by robust semiconductor exports, it is projected that Sout ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.10.06

National Forensic Service Confirms 1,000 Reunions of Missing Persons and Families Through DNA Testing: The National Forensic Service (NFS) announced that the number of cases confirming family relationships between missing children, i ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.10.06

Hyundai Motor Group Partners with San Francisco’s Exploratorium for Interactive Science Exhibition: Hyundai Motor Group announced on the 6th that it is hosting the interactive science exhibition "Have Fun with Science" at Hyundai ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2026.10.06

Ban Vank to Draft Citizen-Led "Anti-Poverty Marketing Bill": The cyber diplomatic mission Vank (Director Park Ki-tae) announced on the 6th that it is launching a citizen legislative campaign ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.10.06

Gangneung ITS World Congress Selected as October's Special Recommended Travel Destination for "2026 Gangwon Visit Year": Gangwon State and the Gangwon Tourism Organization announced that they have selected the "2026 Gangneung ITS World Congress" as Oc ...; Desk 2026.10.06

Gyeongsangbuk-do Accelerates Global Advanced Industry Cooperation with Utah, USA: Gyeongsangbuk-do is expanding cooperation in future industries such as AI and semiconductors by entering into business agreements ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.06

Sam Altman's Risky Idea?… "Must Take Risks for AI Benefits": OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reignited the debate surrounding AI regulation by suggesting that a certain level of risk must be accept ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.05

“Born with 1 Billion Won in Their Bank Account”… 52 Minor ‘Golden Spoons’ with Massive Bank Deposits: It has been revealed that more than 50 minors in South Korea have high-value deposits and savings accounts exceeding 1 billion won ...; Desk 2026.10.05

“The History of Sabi Baekje Will Bloom Even More Brilliantly”: The 72nd Baekje Cultural Festival kicked off in Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province, on the 3rd, embarking on a 9-day festival sched ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.05

Kim Sang-hwan, Constitutional Court President, brings wife on Spain business trip... Uses 10 million won in budget: Constitutional Court President Kim Sang-hwan was found to have used approximately 10 million won for the travel expenses of his sp ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.03

Prime Minister Han: "Practicing the Spirit of Hongik Ingan through the Power of Culture... Realizing an AI Basic Society": Prime Minister Han Seong-sook stated on the 3rd, National Foundation Day, "We must expand the breadth of empathy and solidarity th ...; Desk 2026.10.03

Daejeon City Takes 'Ricochet' for Lending Filming Locations Amid Controversy Over Movie 'The Assassins': As historical distortion controversies surrounding the movie 'The Assassins' spread, Daejeon City is also taking a 'ricochet' hit ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.03

Fallout Spreads Over 'The Assassin(s)'… Film Industry Urges: "Stop Criticizing Creators": Controversy over historical distortion surrounding the film The Assassin(s), which deals with the shooting of First Lady Rhee Yung ...; Desk 2026.10.03

IBK and KDB: "No External Requests for Investment in the Film 'Assassins'": The Korea Development Bank (KDB) and the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) stated on the 3rd that there were no external requests whe ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.03

“The History of Sabi Baekje Will Bloom Even More Brilliantly”: The 72nd Baekje Cultural Festival kicked off in Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province, on the 3rd, embarking on a 9-day festival sched ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.03